closing threads grrr

After the initial mention about his Link by Steve I pointed out that Bob had to take his link out of his post, then there was a lot of debate from members & Mods, it took a while for anything to get done, don't you think the Mods at the initial point could have acted quicker and issued a post clarifying the position and maybe that would have save the post going the way it did. No rather than do that a few of the members got the blame for spoiling the post.

Mods have the power to clean/delate posts so why could this not have been done and it would have saved it getting locked, all that was needed was a Mod to say there was a breach of the advertising rule and that it would be sorted and that a few posts have been removed to tidy the issue up.

Any way it all over and done with now so maybe lessons to be learnt on both sides........
 
Fish said:
Its a well known fact that the biggest grasses are the villains themselves, to protect their empires :rofl:

Sam, I'm disappointed that you are a serial reporter :whistle:
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Robin, I would not say a serial reporter I have only ever reported 3-4 things that were out with the GM Guidelines.

Doing my bit for the Forum is the way I see it:whoo:

I know the Mods are only human and can miss things on here so just helping out where I can.
 
Feels a bit like groundhog day at the moment, pretty much everyday the same type of thread bemoaning a thread being removed/locked/moderated.

Personally if I don't like a thread,or even a whole forum, I ignore it. I think I have enough self restraint to not constantly post to antagonise or try to belittle people (whether that's normal members, or the Mods).

Mod actions are a necessary part of public forums, and if threads are removed (hidden) then many people wouldn't even know about them (except when people get upset and post all these threads complaining about said thread being removed), if threads are moderated and posts removed the thread can sometimes become difficult to follow, particularly if people make reference to posts that were removed.

Anyway I do follow the 'if you don't like it then you know where the door is' philosophy, there are lots of forums out there. I very much doubt you would find another one with the breadth of thread variety and traffic ... plus they all had moderation to one degree or another, personally the worst ones are the ones that take forever to perform mod actions.
 
Shame Rick's thread got locked, didn't see what happened to make the thread get 'messy' but wish him the best with his new sticks and kudos to the mods for attempting to keep things clean/fair/within the rules.




(didn't realise Bomber was a snitch... but now we know) ;) LOLOL
 
Well, I'm glad I missed most of this as I was out golfing. Just to let you know, Lahinch is every bit as good as its reputation. Even when the wind is blowing and the wind chill is down to about -10. That course has more places to lose balls than almost any other that i've played. It really is beautiful...

Oh, and Gareth, it was a comment about your posting style and not anything else. Yes I can read the little descriptions under the avatars, but I rarely bother to do so....:thup:
 
+1 to the bunker / deep rough / over 18's / 'GM not responsible for what goes on in this area' forum.

At least that way those who want to descend into the depths of hell can do so without ruining other posts :)
 
dufferman said:
+1 to the bunker / deep rough / over 18's / 'GM not responsible for what goes on in this area' forum.

At least that way those who want to descend into the depths of hell can do so without ruining other posts :)
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Such an idea is ok on a small forum, but the feasibility to operate such a thing is not so easy given the vast number of members who may request entrance. GM staff would be constantly approving entry to such an area.

Also its all well and good in theory, but how I couldn't stand on a TeeBox at a forum meet if I'd said some of the things that are currently being said, so I don't know how anyone could do that if things become a free for all type area.

That's if people use it, I have seen a few forums start such ideas and members just don't take it up for worry of becoming outcast or of offending others.
 
The amount of work needed to "vet" everyone who would try to enter the section would be more than considerable..
And as this place is supposed to be a virtual clubhouse then having a section like that suggested would be inappropriate.
 
I dont think that GM would sanction a "no holds barred" section, its a golf forum run by a golf magazine, its a commercial enterprise and they dont want the GM brand damaged or tarnished by the sort of stuff that would occur there

Just my humble opinion

Why dont you email Mike with the idea to get his take on it
 
Reading all these threads over the last few days and weeks has become tedious in the extreme, it seems that almost every thread descends into a petty squabble. Whatever happened to everyones sense of humour? When I joined the forum there was real wit and banter, rarely if ever was anyone so precious as to get upset over a bit of micky taking. Barely a day went by that Smiffy wasn't calling someone a 'device for opening doors' for e.g.

No one cared, no one got their delicate little feelings hurt and I didn't even know mods existed!

Nowadays it seems you can replace wit and banter with sarcasm and insults!

Then we wonder why so many of the original and oft missed characters left and regular posters rarely contribute any longer.

I've met and played golf with some great guys from this site and thanks to G.M. played some memorable courses, but......

Think I've seen enough - Happy Golfing All! :cheers:
 
Whereditgo said:
Reading all these threads over the last few days and weeks has become tedious in the extreme, it seems that almost every thread descends into a petty squabble. Whatever happened to everyones sense of humour? When I joined the forum there was real wit and banter, rarely if ever was anyone so precious as to get upset over a bit of micky taking. Barely a day went by that Smiffy wasn't calling someone a 'device for opening doors' for e.g.

No one cared, no one got their delicate little feelings hurt and I didn't even know mods existed!



Nowadays it seems you can replace wit and banter with sarcasm and insults!

Then we wonder why so many of the original and oft missed characters left and regular posters rarely contribute any longer.

I've met and played golf with some great guys from this site and thanks to G.M. played some memorable courses, but......

Think I've seen enough - Happy Golfing All! :cheers:
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Very true old boy, its just not what it used to be!
 
PhilTheFragger said:
I dont think that GM would sanction a "no holds barred" section, its a golf forum run by a golf magazine, its a commercial enterprise and they dont want the GM brand damaged or tarnished by the sort of stuff that would occur there

Just my humble opinion

Why dont you email Mike with the idea to get his take on it
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If its not in the public eye, it can't damage anything can it?

I'm sometimes disappointed with some of the responses to idea's put forward by forum members of which some I think are actually OK. They are at times simply dismissed far too easily.

I always told my staff that its far easier to find a reason (excuse) to not do something than it is to find out how to accomplish it. The reward though when you accomplish it is, it never rises its head again and is put to bed. I wish this philosophy would be taken up at times rather than an easy dismissal as it takes things forward rather than standing still.

I would rather see some things tried and fail than not try them at all ;)
 
WOW i have been out all day and just read this thread and MikeH's in the lounge..

unbelievable in all honesty, i have seen it on forums before where everyone goes a little off the rails, the mods get bashed and i have no idea why. I understand a lot of people here are frustrated with not playing golf due to recent rubbish weather, but sort it out chaps. life is way too short for this rubbish.

If it takes a number of high profile ISP bans, so be it. people might show each other, GM and the mods a little bit of respect.

time to grow up gents, anyone want a hug?
 
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